Les Paul Deluxe with mini humbuckers came out in late 1969. However none were shipped until 1970. I have a 69 goldtop deluxe with 3 pots dated '69 and 1 '66 pot, no Made in USA stamp. The stamp appeared in 1970.
I have a 1970 Deluxe as well with the transitional features. It was originally a goldtop and then was re-necked and repainted Tabacco sunburst in the 70s. Awesome to see one factory original!!
I have this guitars twin brother. Was my grandfathers. I've been told my whole life it was purchased in 1969.... this supposed fact doesn't guarantee the year it was made. But none the less it plays and looks like it must haveon the show room floor. God rest his soul... i sure wish I had more of a chance to pick his brain. He unfortunately died when i was 9 in 1997. I will cherish his guitar forever.
These are great guitars ... I sold them brand new. The sales rep claimed that players were complaining about the noise of the P-90s, so they went to the mini humbuckings. Then they were all clamoring for the full sized humbuckings, so that changed too.
This helped me date my 70-71 deluxe Another thing to note, most if not all 72 gibsons have the embossed covers Also pat sticker on the pickups stopped around 74
I bought a Gibson deluxe in 1983 , it was an old beat up guitar, I no nothing about it apart from it sounds amazing, I may have to find out more about it, I'm intrigued as it has no serial number no dot on the eye, I wish I had knowledge, good work John !!!
The first deluxe guitars were awesome. The gold top guitars my favorite. Looking back people realize how great those P-90’s are. I also love the mini hums…. To this day I still don’t know what year my black Beauty was. It’s been sold but I didn’t know then what to look for? The neck tennon I (if I had looked) 😤 would have told a lot Also like u say the volute. Mine didn’t have a made in USA mark, no volute, and I still remember the serial number 500995. Tim Pierce sold one about a year ago and it was just a couple serial numbers off. He said 1968/69 (the guy selling it for him). I couldn’t get him to take out the neck PU. It looked trashed close up, but the guy selling it said he couldn’t put the thing down! Mine was all beat up too. But. Til this very day it was the best playing guitar I ever owned…. Heck, I can’t even afford one now! How ironic…… lol. Hey, thanks for showing these guitars. Us older Gen X guys can sit and watch this stuff all day now….😄
Thanks for watching AD! I haven't had many Les Paul Deluxes but having this one is definitely going to look more carefully for others. The changes in features seem to be so random! It's fun to document them.
Thank you for posting this video! I'm looking forward to seeing what the neck tenon looks like on my "76" as well as the potentiometer codes. I've been a huge fan of the Deluxes since I first heard one at the talent show when I was in 8th grade
Thanks for watching CK! I had a blast making this one. It's a really fun guitar to play but even more fun to talk about. I'm glad people like to join in the fun! Cheers!
Thanks David! Yeah that was what originally drew me in to this guitar. It was so clean that I could tell no one did anything dumb to it! I didn't know about all the cool features until I had it on the ground. I won't forget this one for sure. Thanks for watching man!
Nearly at 1K subs. Keep them coming and your channel will surely be successful. I really enjoyed this one. I know it's not authentic specs but p90s fit perfectly in a deluxe. I prefer the tone to mini buckers.
Tyler Richman thanks Tyler! The sub growth has been very encouraging. I love P90s too! I’m looking at a few gold top/P90LPs and I hope I get one. I’ll definitely post a video. Thanks for watching man! Cheers!
Yeah I like P90s too but I have to say I prefer Les Paul mini humbuckers for lead cutting tone if I had to choose between the two. So best to have both lol.
Love your channel! I follow you on IG, I’m RyanFullDark on there. Loved the whole South Africa story, felt like I was there with ya lol! Just bought both books on your recommendation. The Les Paul and the man himself is my absolute favorite
The guitar might have been a 72 because of the diamond shaped trim piece surrounding the bottom strap pin was a decorative feature used on some guitars then. Originally it was used/seen on the Trini Lopez model.
I have a 1969 Goldtop deluxe and my truss rod cover says "Les Paul Deluxe" in script. All the others I see just says DELUXE on the cover. So it's a bit rare.
I bought a '72 in '79 for $400. The pots have 1956. Was told it was a leftover from when the humbuckers came out in '57 A top ten luthier in the 70s told me to guard it with my life and only he was to work on it I dunno It's the best of my 7 pre '73 Gibsons! How do I send a pic. It is a hideously vivid red and yellow. Love it. Hate the color! Also have a 1980 burgundy deluxe Pots are dated 8/80 It is not as perfect as the cherry pop!
Scott & Robbo's Deluxes were bought new by Thin Lizzy management when they joined in '74, Robbo's is a tobacco sunburst which is still his main guitar, both assumed to be '73 guitars
I love these videos. I’m still shopping for my “forever Les Paul.” Don’t wanna say that too loud, upset my other LP lol. I developed a magnetic guitar pick during lockdown. Take a look SVPick.com. I would like a shirt as well. Thanks.
Les Paul Deluxe with mini humbuckers came out in late 1969. However none were shipped until 1970. I have a 69 goldtop deluxe with 3 pots dated '69 and 1 '66 pot, no Made in USA stamp. The stamp appeared in 1970.
I have a 1970 Deluxe as well with the transitional features. It was originally a goldtop and then was re-necked and repainted Tabacco sunburst in the 70s. Awesome to see one factory original!!
KJ Sarro wow that sounds like a really cool guitar! Can you send some pictures? John@truevintageguitar.com
I have this guitars twin brother. Was my grandfathers. I've been told my whole life it was purchased in 1969.... this supposed fact doesn't guarantee the year it was made. But none the less it plays and looks like it must haveon the show room floor. God rest his soul... i sure wish I had more of a chance to pick his brain. He unfortunately died when i was 9 in 1997. I will cherish his guitar forever.
These are great guitars ... I sold them brand new. The sales rep claimed that players were complaining about the noise of the P-90s, so they went to the mini humbuckings. Then they were all clamoring for the full sized humbuckings, so that changed too.
This helped me date my 70-71 deluxe
Another thing to note, most if not all 72 gibsons have the embossed covers
Also pat sticker on the pickups stopped around 74
Just bought a 71' - my birth year.... can't wait to get it...
I bought a Gibson deluxe in 1983 , it was an old beat up guitar, I no nothing about it apart from it sounds amazing, I may have to find out more about it, I'm intrigued as it has no serial number no dot on the eye, I wish I had knowledge, good work John !!!
This channel is now a binge watch for me.
Thank you! Really appreciate that feedback. Cheers!
The first deluxe guitars were awesome. The gold top guitars my favorite. Looking back people realize how great those P-90’s are. I also love the mini hums…. To this day I still don’t know what year my black Beauty was. It’s been sold but I didn’t know then what to look for? The neck tennon I (if I had looked) 😤 would have told a lot Also like u say the volute. Mine didn’t have a made in USA mark, no volute, and I still remember the serial number 500995. Tim Pierce sold one about a year ago and it was just a couple serial numbers off. He said 1968/69 (the guy selling it for him). I couldn’t get him to take out the neck PU. It looked trashed close up, but the guy selling it said he couldn’t put the thing down! Mine was all beat up too. But. Til this very day it was the best playing guitar I ever owned…. Heck, I can’t even afford one now! How ironic…… lol. Hey, thanks for showing these guitars. Us older Gen X guys can sit and watch this stuff all day now….😄
it is a 72 In 1972, the "i" dot reappeared on the peghead logo. ..full volute on yours also. the clown burst is also a tell. great guitar.
I think you will find that 1972 had Gibson embossed on the pickups.
Another great video! Deluxes are my favourite kind of Les Paul.
Thanks for watching AD! I haven't had many Les Paul Deluxes but having this one is definitely going to look more carefully for others. The changes in features seem to be so random! It's fun to document them.
That's a very Nice GUITAR YOU GOT THERE.... I LIKE THE SOUND OF THAT PICUPS.. . YOU CAN REALLY FEEL LUCKY....!!!!!
Thank you for posting this video! I'm looking forward to seeing what the neck tenon looks like on my "76" as well as the potentiometer codes. I've been a huge fan of the Deluxes since I first heard one at the talent show when I was in 8th grade
Hey Warren, thanks for watching! Yeah I'd like to know what the tenon looks like on one from '76 as well. Let me know!
Awesome video as always. Can’t understand why such a well made content has that little views. Carry on with a great work!
Thanks for watching CK! I had a blast making this one. It's a really fun guitar to play but even more fun to talk about. I'm glad people like to join in the fun! Cheers!
True Vintage Guitar So jealous of all those treasures you find! We usually don’t come across such fine instruments here in Poland. Greetings!
@@CurtKobajn Thank you! You never know what will pop. Keep your eyes out for vintage and you will eventually find it! Call me when you do!
Super clean example! Great informative content as always, John.
Thanks David! Yeah that was what originally drew me in to this guitar. It was so clean that I could tell no one did anything dumb to it! I didn't know about all the cool features until I had it on the ground. I won't forget this one for sure. Thanks for watching man!
Not sure how you don't have 500k subs.. keep up the awesome videos
That's too kind! Thank you!
Nearly at 1K subs. Keep them coming and your channel will surely be successful. I really enjoyed this one. I know it's not authentic specs but p90s fit perfectly in a deluxe. I prefer the tone to mini buckers.
Tyler Richman thanks Tyler! The sub growth has been very encouraging. I love P90s too! I’m looking at a few gold top/P90LPs and I hope I get one. I’ll definitely post a video. Thanks for watching man! Cheers!
Yeah I like P90s too but I have to say I prefer Les Paul mini humbuckers for lead cutting tone if I had to choose between the two. So best to have both lol.
The green couch is pretty rad.
Mike Baldwin had a green leather one as far as I remember
Very 😎 cool, 70 deluxe, beautiful color and sound, thnx for the informative info on all things gibson!
Great info buddy I have a post bankruptcy'70s Les Paul cherry sunburst and it is one of my best 🎸
really informative thank you!
I’ve got this guitar identical color and all. I bought mine used for $250.00 in 1972. I retired it in 1998.
I had a 1971 Deluxe Tobacco sunburst . Do you know about how many were made tobacco in 71 ?
Great video, really enjoyed it, wish I could have bought that beautiful deluxe😊👍❤️
Great info it's like I didn't want the video to stop
My seventies is not an original like yours but is already one of my faves😎😍
Very cool guitar, and great review. New sub!
Thanks for subscribing Michael! I appreciate you watching!
Is the back of the body cherry sunburst too?
Edit: just noticed burst on the sides, so the it’s prob burst on the back too, like my ‘71
Love your channel! I follow you on IG, I’m RyanFullDark on there. Loved the whole South Africa story, felt like I was there with ya lol! Just bought both books on your recommendation. The Les Paul and the man himself is my absolute favorite
Wow! Sure sounds sweet! Sorry for your loss
The guitar might have been a 72 because of the diamond shaped trim piece surrounding the bottom strap pin was a decorative feature used on some guitars then. Originally it was used/seen on the Trini Lopez model.
I got a ‘70 with a ‘Standard’ truss rod cover. Weird. And it came with full humbuckers.
I just got a 2021 Gibson 70s Les Paul and it has a slanted neck pickup towards the bridge what's up with that
Thought the sunburst deluxe didn't come out til 71?
I have a 1969 Goldtop deluxe and my truss rod cover says "Les Paul Deluxe" in script. All the others I see just says DELUXE on the cover. So it's a bit rare.
Great picking John
What is the going price for a 1970 gold top deluxe ??
I have always been led to believe the cherry sunburst deluxe didn’t start until 71?
dougmcdermottmusic loved the video
What year did they start making the deluxe Les Paul ?
I bought a '72 in '79
for $400. The pots have 1956. Was told it was a leftover from when the humbuckers came out in '57
A top ten luthier in the 70s told me to guard it with my life and only he was to work on it
I dunno
It's the best of my 7 pre '73 Gibsons!
How do I send a pic.
It is a hideously vivid red and yellow. Love it. Hate the color!
Also have a 1980 burgundy deluxe
Pots are dated 8/80
It is not as perfect as the cherry pop!
And it weighs like 15 pounds
Awesome vid! Thank you for the knowledge
Does anyone know the year of Scott Gorham's Cherry Sunburst Deluxe ?
Scott & Robbo's Deluxes were bought new by Thin Lizzy management when they joined in '74, Robbo's is a tobacco sunburst which is still his main guitar, both assumed to be '73 guitars
What year was the stamp?? Indent? Sticker?
I love these videos. I’m still shopping for my “forever Les Paul.” Don’t wanna say that too loud, upset my other LP lol. I developed a magnetic guitar pick during lockdown. Take a look SVPick.com. I would like a shirt as well. Thanks.